Local Things To Do

Flyin' Pig

Julia's favorite local BBQ place! The BBQ Ranch Salad (1/2 size) and hushpuppies are the bomb! McKenzie likes the Cheesesteak Egg Rolls. Brett likes the beer and sports!

Sergio's Pizza

Yummy!!! Don’t miss the mozzarella sticks. They are EVERYTHING!! Walking distance to the Holiday Inn!!

Pocahontas State Park

Fantastic hiking and biking trails. Picnic shelters, pool, lake with canoe rental, fishing.

Rockwood Park

Walking trails, basketball and pickleball courts, playground and nature center.

Belle Isle

Great downtown location for a walk (in the middle of the James River!

Virginia Capital Trail

Bring or rent a bike for a ride along this trail that spans from RVA to Williamsburg, VA. Great for short or long rides. Many entry points along the way.

Richmond Flying Squirrels

Fun place to watch a ball game. AA team affiliated with the San Francisco Giants. Julia loves the merchandise. Some games have Happy Hour and live music pre-game!

Scott's Addition Historic District

So many craft breweries, cideries and just fun things to do, we can't list them all. Whether a hipster or a beer/cider connoisseur, this area is for you! Vale Brewing Company and Blue Bee Cider come to mind. Boulevard Burgers and Brew has fantastic milkshakes! For a quick lunch, try the Dairy Bar, a local spot that has been around since at least the 1970's. Kathy, Julie and Ben have eaten here!

Carytown

Boutique shopping, vintage movie theater, restaurants, and more!

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Virginia State Capitol

Book a tour to see the Thomas Jefferson designed State Capitol of Virginia--right here in RVA!

American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar

The Poe Museum

The name says it all!

Kings Dominion

Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

Whether a history buff or a fan of all things "Hamilton", a trip here will show you just how the world turned upside down!

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Our favorite and the world's most beautiful theme Park!